The Fires of Chulilla: 1994 and 2012

Chulilla: cortafuegos con cipreses

In June 1994, a wildfire swept through thousands of hectares in Chulilla and forced the evacuation of its residents. Today, three decades later, the landscape has largely regenerated, but the memory of the fire remains alive for all the people who remember that terrifying blaze and the mismanagement carried out by the Valencia regional government’s … Read more

Latest News from Chulilla

The Forgotten Charcuelo of Chulilla: Memories of a Threatened Natural Sanctuary

I believe it is called charcuelo, although I am not entirely sure that this is the exact term. It is a small natural depression in the terrain where rainwater accumulates, forming a seasonal pond — a humble but lively corner that for decades was part of the landscape and the memory of several generations. At ... Read more

Solar eclipse in Chulilla

On August 12, 2026, Spain will be one of the world’s privileged locations to observe an exceptional astronomical phenomenon: a total solar eclipse. The path of totality will cross a large part of the Iberian Peninsula, including the Valencian Community, where thousands of people are already preparing to experience a few unique minutes in which ... Read more